First, I make jump rings out of medium gauge 14/20 gold-fill wire. Using a pair of pliers in each hand, I open, place, and close each ring weaving them into the Byzantine chainmaille pattern. The final bracelet is polished to a high shine.

About Chainmaille:
Chainmaille (also chainmail or chain mail) is the ancient art of linking small metal rings in a pattern. "Maille" in French translates to "net" or "mesh" and was originally used in creating armour. Many different chainmaille patterns have emerged over time, and I use these same patterns using silver, gold, and copper to create e-maille. I cut each jump ring myself and then open, link, and close each ring individually using a pair of pliers in each hand. Since each ring is free to move in the linked pattern, the result is a strong piece of jewelry with a nice, fluid movement.

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